Here are the important permitting developments to watch for this month in the US.Compiled by Mike Bodenchuk, North American EditorFebruary 25, 2014

(Editor Note: The listing below includes current year information for big game hunts in each state. The listing will be maintained and updated as a planning tool even though deadlines may have passed. As The Hunting Report is "…for hunters who travel", all information below is based on nonresident status. Different license fees and, in some cases, deadlines apply to residents of the states listed.)

Western States Deadlines

State

Telephone

Comments

Arizona

602-942-3000

http://www.azgfd.gov/ The 2014 deadline for pronghorn and elk permits was February 11. Licenses will be mailed to hunters who were successful in the draw by April 18, 2014. Bighorn sheep, deer, fall turkey, fall buffalo, fall javelina and mountain lion regulations should be available mid-May, with the deadline in early June. Non-permit (OTC*) lion permits are available year-round. OTC archery deer permits are also available for fall hunts. New license structure/fees went into effect January 1, 2014. Nonresidents are required to purchase a $160 combination hunting and fishing license to apply for draw permits.

Colorado

303-297-1192

http://wildlife.state.co.us/2014 big game brochures now available. There are two separate brochures (sheep and goat in one brochure; elk, deer, pronghorn and moose in another). The 2014 big game application deadline is April 1. Results will be posted online by May 30. You must pay for one $10 conservation stamp each year, but you can do so while applying for your special draw license (if applying for more than one species, you only need to pay for one conservation stamp). You must submit the entire license fee for your application (deer $364, bull elk $604, pronghorn $364, moose $2,009, bear $354, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep $2,009, desert bighorn sheep $1,339, mountain goat $2,009). This is the first year nonresidents have been able to apply for a desert bighorn permit in Colorado, and there are no preference points for desert sheep. Mountain lion season runs through March 31, 2014, with a new season (requiring a new license) April 1-30.

Idaho

208-334-3700

http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/. 2014 nonresident licenses are now available, including OTC deer and elk tags. Application period for controlled hunts for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep is April 1-30. Nonresidents applying for moose, sheep or goat are not eligible to apply for another species in the general draw. The application period for controlled deer and elk hunts, plus all pronghorn licenses, is May 1-June 5. A nonresident hunting license ($154.75) is required for all applications.

Kansas

620-672-5911

http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/ The 2014 nonresident deer permit draw application period is April 1-25, 2014. Online or phone applications only. Nonresident deer permit fee is $337.50; if successful in the draw a nonresident hunting license ($72.50) is also required.

Maine

207-287-8000

www.maine.gov/ifw Applications for Maine moose are due May 14, 2014. Applications are available online. Paper applications are also available, but the deadline for paper applications in April 1 (postmark or delivered). Multiple chances in the moose lottery are available: 1 chance $15, 3 chances $25, 6 chances $35 and 10 chances $55. If successful in the lottery, a $585 nonresident moose license is required.

Montana

406-444-2950

http://fwp.mt.gov/. A conservation license ($10) is required for all applicants. Applications for nonresident combination elk/deer licenses and elk or deer draw permits due March 15, 2014. Elk combination licenses are $826; deer combination licenses are $580. The elk or deer combination license is required to apply for special permit drawing (if unsuccessful in the permit drawing you may still use the combination license in the general elk or deer season). Moose, sheep, goat, bison applications are available and due May 1. Moose, sheep and goat tags cost $755 each, bison tag is $750. Pronghorn and Deer B tag deadline is June 1. Deadline to purchase spring bear permits is April 14. Bear permits are available through the miscellaneous licenses application (now online). Super tag raffle permit deadline is July 5.

Nevada

775-688-1500

http://www.ndow.org/ Deadline for the mule deer guide draw is March 14, 2014. Application period for all other draw hunts (bighorn sheep, pronghorn, deer and elk) is mid-March to mid-April. A $142 nonresident general license is necessary to apply for any tags. Tag fees are: deer $240, pronghorn $300, bighorn $1,200, bull elk $1,200. Additional application, predator control fees and convenience fees apply. Results should be posted by June 9.

New Hampshire

603-271-2461

http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Applications are available for 2014 moose permits and due May 30. Online applications encouraged. A fee of $25 is due at the time of application. If drawn, you will need to submit a moose license fee of $500. Results mailed to successful applicants by July 7.

New Mexico

505-476-8000

http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/Applications for ibex, oryx, deer, elk, pronghorn, javelina and bighorn sheep are due March 19. Drawing results available online April 23. All applicants must purchase a $65 hunting license before applying. Habitat management and access validation ($4) is required of all hunters and a habitat stamp ($5) is required for hunts on BLM or US Forest Service property. Full license application fees are due upon application: standard elk $555; high-demand elk $780; standard deer $290; high-demand deer $375; pronghorn $290; javelina $185; bighorn sheep (Rocky Mountain or desert) $3,180; oryx $1,630; ibex $1,630; Barbary sheep $380. Additional fees for desert bighorn or oryx on White Sands Missile Range. All hunters must create an account within the drawing system to apply. Tutorial available online.

Oregon

503-947-6100

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/2014 regulations and applications are available. Applications for controlled deer, elk, mountain goat, bighorn sheep and pronghorn are due May 15. Results available online June 20. All hunters must purchase a $148.50 hunting license before applying. Application fee of $8 per species. New this year, nonresidents may apply for mountain goat. Tag fees (due only if successful in the drawing): deer (mule deer or blacktail) $383.50; elk (Rocky Mountain or Roosevelt) $508.50; bighorn sheep (California or Rocky Mountain) $1,308.50; mountain goat $1,308.50; pronghorn $341.50. Spring bear (drawing only) deadline was February 3. Fall bear available OTC through the license division (not from vendors).

Utah

801-538-4700

http://wildlife.utah.gov/ 2014 big game application book is available. Bear applications due March 3; big game (bighorn sheep, moose, mountain goat, bison, deer, elk and pronghorn) applications due March 6. Results will be posted on or before May 30. Applications for bonus points only are due March 20. Antlerless application period is May 30-June 20. All applicants must purchase a $65 hunting license to apply. Online applications include credit card authorization to charge permit fee if successful in the draw. Permit fees are: general deer $268; limited entry deer $468; premium deer $568; general elk $393; limited entry elk $800; pronghorn $293; once-in-a-lifetime species (moose, desert bighorn, Rocky Mountain bighorn, mountain goat or bison) $1,518; Antelope Island bison $2,615. OTC mountain lion tags available for units with available quota.

Washington

360-902-2464

https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/ Multi-hunt applications (allow hunters to hunt all three seasons for deer or elk) are due March 31. Application period for mountain goat, bighorn sheep, moose, or draw tags for bear, turkey deer and elk is April 15-May 15. The application fee (per permit) for "quality elk," "quality deer," any moose, bighorn ram or mountain goat is $110. Deer-only permit is $434.30; elk $497; moose, goat or bighorn sheep $1,652. General deer, elk, cougar and bear tags are available OTC as well as combination licenses for these species.

Wyoming

307-777-4600

http://gf.state.wy.us/. Elk application deadline was January 31; results became available February 28. Moose, bison, bighorn and mountain goat application deadline was February 28; results will be available May 9. Applications for deer and pronghorn are due March 15; results will be available June 30. All applications are now online only. Permit and application fees are due at the time of application: elk $591; deer $326; pronghorn $286; moose $1,416; mountain goat $2,166; bighorn sheep $2,266. Additional costs for special elk; deer or pronghorn licenses (separate pool with higher fees). New supertag raffle ($10/chance) allows successful winner a chance to draw bighorn sheep, moose, goat, bison, elk, deer, black bear, gray wolf, mountain lion or pronghorn license. The Supertag Trifecta raffle ($30/chance) allows the winner to choose any three of the above species. Winners must submit permit fees after being notified they won. Tickets available until May 1. Application period to purchase preference points only is July 1-September 30, 2014.